Pseudomonas citronellolis
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| Pseudomonas citronellolis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Kingdom: | Pseudomonadati |
| Phylum: | Pseudomonadota |
| Class: | Gammaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Pseudomonadales |
| Family: | Pseudomonadaceae |
| Genus: | Pseudomonas |
| Species: | P. citronellolis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudomonas citronellolis Seubert 1960 | |
| Type strain | |
| ATCC 13674 CCUG 17933 | |
Pseudomonas citronellolis is a Gram-negative, bacillus bacterium that is used to study the mechanisms of pyruvate carboxylase.[1] It was first isolated from forest soil, under pine trees, in northern Virginia, United States.[2]
Relationship with plants
Pseudomonas citronellolis a Gram-negative, bacillus bacterium. It was first isolated from forest soil, under pine trees, in northern Virginia, United States.[2] It has one polar flagellum allowing it to be motile.
On agar, P. citronellolis forms round white colonies that produce fluorescent green pigments. It also produces a biofilm and is resistant to most antibiotics. The bacteria has a biotic relationship with its plant host (either with pine trees or basil). It produces a type of hormone that induces plant cell elongation and division, leading to an increase of local available nutrients.[3]
Metabolic potential
The study of P. citronellolis is important because it could be used as a model to research metabolism and enzyme activity concerning glucose. It also has the potential for use in biodegradation of polyethylene.[4]